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Think i have chronic fatigue syndrome

Posted By Jean (Howell, Michigan) on 04/08/2015

I have some symptoms that I think is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Sometimes I am very weak, bad stomach and do not want to eat, joint and muscle pain, very bad coated tongue. Cannot stand the smell of food, no energy. I have been having these attacks for 10 years or so. They did do blood work and showed I might have had something like a virus. This has been off and on for years. Jeanne.

Replied by Marcin (Toronto, Canada) on 04/08/2015

You could try treating yourself with herbs that improve energy levels, herbs that improve appetite and digestion and herbs that are warming to the body. In Ayurvedic terms, you are exhibiting signs of aggravated vata (air element). Aggravated vata also manifests as joint pain. Look up for ayurvedic tips on vata. You could also do a research in Traditional Chinese Medicine under "chi deficiency" and "yang deficiency". In the meantime, here are some herbs you could try:

Ginger - stimulates appetite and improves digestion

Ginseng/Ashwagandha - improves energy levels

Haritaki - good for all vata problems

Yogaraj guggulu or Kaishore guggulu formula (if you can get them from an Ayurvedic vendor) - for joint pain, vata tonic

Either a capsule or a powder is ok. Take one capsule (or a tea) each in the morning and in the evening

Word of caution about Ashwagandha. It may overstimulate you thyroid, so if you develop any thyroid problems, stop taking it. I have experienced it myself. That's why ginseng might be a better option.

Replied by Sam (Miami) on 04/09/2015

Check guptaprogramme.com. lots of free information. I would only trust a practitioner who had it himself and knows what CFS feels like. There are not many practitioners I have greatest respect for. Ashok Gupta is one of them. In fact, in the U.S. I know only one chiropractor who really knows what he is doing and loves it. His name is Robin Robins and he is in Anchorage, Alaska. Check themeaningoflife.tv for the new Project of Ashok Gupta.

Replied by Om (Hope Bc Canada) on 04/09/2015

Hello, Marcin --- you are right about Ashwagandha, it also does not agree with me.

But Gotu Kola or Brahmi should not be overlooked. Do read up on it as it is exceptional as a remedy everything concerning brain, head and even the rest of the body, for instance the lungs.

Namaste, Om

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